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Elective courses are offered so students can enhance and direct their learning toward personal interests and goals. It is our hope that when you have finished this course, you believe that you have gained something from the work you have done.<\/p>\n\n

This task is meant to give you an opportunity to reflect on the entire course, consider how it has impacted you, and make recommendations for changes to the course for future students. In this way, the course content can go through a continual renewal process, ensuring that it is valuable and relevant.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"1f6c700b-181a-41eb-b559-11beb0d4af1e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This task will also help you meet the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

Express information and ideas in a variety of forms; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
Employ effective English communication skills to function independently in an English language environment;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
Evaluate current issues and events to explore personal and social responsibility in a global context;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
Utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques in academic and professional situations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
- Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
- Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
- Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
- Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
- Take responsibility for one\u2019s own actions, decisions and consequences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
  Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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  Manage use of personal time to complete tasks;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
  Employ diplomacy and tact in verbal, non-verbal and written formats;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
  Integrate a variety of communication strategies for successful teamwork;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
  Analyze, organize and promote individual skills and experience to prepare for competitive employment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
  Deliver presentations for professional purposes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
  Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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  Verbal and non-verbal communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
  Diplomacy and tact<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t
  Presentation skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"17165ac4-ecc8-44e9-ab33-81b0787755b6","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Outcomes to be Achieved"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  To prepare for your reflection, please review\/recall and think about several things related to this course. Then, consider the questions that you will answer in your course report. <\/p>\n\n
  Please note that you are being evaluated on the quality of your comments, the depth of your thinking and the professionalism that you use to express your thoughts.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n
  In other words, there are no right or wrong answers, and you are being asked to express your honest opinions and give concrete suggestions, with clear and specific details.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"158313e6-45e1-4893-b257-d2ff99241b35","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Review the outcomes and overall content (details can be found on the course syllabus)<\/p>\n\n
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  Program Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n\t
  Course Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n\t
  Essential Employability Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"8f3442f4-e937-4a90-bffa-5792faf37120","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"A. Planning \u2013 Think About Overall Learning"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Think about the two major areas we focused on during the course as well as the associated class activities.<\/p>\n\n
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  Teamwork and Collaboration\n\t
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  Problem Analysis Assignment<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
  Employment Preparation\n\t
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  Job Search and Skills Analysis<\/li>\n\t\t
  Professional Profile Assignment<\/li>\n\t\t
  Job Application Assignment<\/li>\n\t\t
  Job Interview Presentation<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Consider the tasks you completed, the learning you achieved and the skills you developed with these topic areas.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"a8e4e60d-ad59-4f3c-8f7e-047cf3338db7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"B. Planning - Think About Specific Learning Areas"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  After considering A and B above, think about your answers to the following questions. These are the questions that you will answer and be graded on for your course reflection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  Teamwork and Collaboration:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  What was the most important skill you developed as a result of the teamwork and collaboration topics that you could apply in a school or work setting in the future?<\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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  Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Employment Preparation:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Which of the employment preparation assignments was the most helpful or most valuable to you for your future career\/profession?<\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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  Why?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
  What was the most important skill you developed as a result of the employment preparation topics? How will this help you in your future studies and\/or career?<\/span><\/span>\n\t
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  Please be specific.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Development and Reflection:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  What have you learned about yourself as a result of the work in this course? How will this help you in your future studies and\/or career?<\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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  Please be specific.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Overall Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  What is one thing that you don\u2019t think was relevant to developing employment skills, or that we should stop doing in this elective course? Why?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  If you could change the course content, what is one thing that you wish we had done in this elective course, or something that we should start doing in the future? Why would it be good to include this topic\/activity into the course?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  In your opinion, what is something that was particularly helpful or useful to you, or what is one thing that we should continue doing in this elective course? Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Class Format and Course Delivery:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Think about the class format we used that combined synchronous, in-class learning and time for independent work. In your opinion, is this a good structure for this course? Please provide details, reasons and any recommendation for changes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  This course was delivered in a synchronous, online structure. In future, what structure would you recommend as the best option for students to learn, understand and interact with the content? In your opinion, why is this the best option?<\/span><\/span>\n\t
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  \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bSynchronous Online: Classes meet at a scheduled time; all students online at the <\/span><\/span>same time, with the teacher; live format.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
  \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAsynchronous Online: Teacher pre-records lectures and information, students <\/span><\/span>access content and complete work on their own schedule as long as deadlines are met.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
  \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bHybrid: Classes meet at a scheduled time; teacher is in a classroom; <\/span><\/span>students have the choice of joining the class in the classroom or online (synchronously); live format.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
  Classroom Based: Classes meet at a scheduled time; teacher and students are all <\/span><\/span>in a classroom together.<\/span><\/span>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
  What other, helpful comments can you give to improve the quality of content, class structure or delivery of the course?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"36e59bc2-9061-4b46-92d3-efb1fbfc7ae6","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"C. Planning Your Responses \u2013 The Questions You Must Answer"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  When it is available, click on the link: \u201cCourse Reflection\u201d to access the form to explain your thoughts and opinions related to the above. (Your response will be private \u2013 only the teacher will see it.)<\/p>\n\n
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  Remember that the idea behind a reflection is that you show deeper thinking and seriously consider the topic, rather than offer simple comments or reactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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  Be sure to add this level of detail to your answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"2bfe52f2-4ebf-420b-9b75-e7d03c440884","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"D. Complete Your Report"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Reflections are due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  This reflection is worth 10% of your final mark and you will be graded using this rubric<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"33a71767-88e2-4f75-a801-ace025ff193c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Due Date and Assessment"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Course Reflection-Essential Employment Skills

Donna Naylor